First Images: Toyota Unveils Entire Line of Prius Hybrids

First Images: Toyota Unveils Entire Line of Prius Hybrids

After years of study and speculation, Toyota today unveiled two new Prius vehicles at the 2011 Detroit auto show. By the time all the curtains were opened, four Prius models were displayed on stage: the familiar 50-mpg hatchback model; the Prius plug-in demo version with the same shape; a new larger model that goes on sale this year; and a small city concept Prius that promises to offer the best price and highest mpg of any hybrid on the market.

"The Prius V, which stands for versatility, looks a lot like a Prius, but it has an extended roofline, giving it nearly 60 percent more cargo room than the existing Prius," said Doug Coleman, Toyota's Prius product manager, in an interview with HybridCars.com. "That's more than many small SUVs." Coleman said that Toyota has been studying the idea of a larger Prius for a number of years, and decided that it was the right time to introduce the model.

Toyota estimates that the Prius V will be rated at 42 mpg in the city, and 38 on the highway. The powertrain for the Prius V is nearly identical to the one used in the current Prius model. Prius V features will include a panoramic moonroof and Toyota's new Entune multimedia system.

"Consumers have told Toyota that they love the idea of the Prius-high fuel-efficiency, low emissions, advanced technology-but the vehicle selling today doesn't fit their lifestyle and needs," Coleman said. These consumers want more versatility, comfort and luxury. The final product is a segment-buster that has been difficult to describe by consumers in Toyota research. "They were perplexed. Some called it a wagon. Some called it a crossover. Some called it a hatchback. We said it's really not any of those things." Coleman said the EPA is going to classify it as a midsize station wagon. "That doesn't do it justice. It's not a crossover, because it doesn't have a high enough ride. And it's not a minivan certainly, because it's not going to have sliding doors. It has seating for five."

Does this mean that Toyota will not build a full-size hybrid minivan in the future? Not at all, according to Coleman. "We're not there." Coleman said Toyota continues to study how to address the engineering challenge of building a hybrid minivan with the features, cost, and convenience that consumers say they want. He showed interest in Ford's announcement in Detroit about its upcoming C-Max hybrid and plug-in microvan.

Coming Soon: The World's First Compact Hybrid

Toyota will follow its push of the Prius model to a larger more spacious format in the other smaller direction with a compact hybrid. "The Prius C concept is an inspiration for us to build a future vehicle coming in the first half of 2012 that would be the most value-oriented vehicle of the Prius family, and have the highest mileage of any cordless hybrid," Coleman said. He said it will be oriented toward young singles and couples, but more maneuverable and affordable.

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Most Expensive Car City Toyota

Toyota's small car, Aygo is very cute and look cool for young children. Well, to be more convincing lover in Europe, secretly Toyota Aygo Toyota presents a special edition called the Aygo Go!.

With the specification of a relatively expensive for the size car Aygo, Toyota claims it will make small cars remain smitten lover.

Autotrader was quoted as saying on Tuesday (01/10/2011) is now design alloy wheel rim
the Aygo has changed with the new design. And for about the color, Aygo can now be owned by the colors Chilli Red, White and Cirrus Carbon Quartz metallic.

And for the interior Aygo has apply a myriad of entertainment features just call it like TomTom satellite navigation with 4.3-inch touch screen and Bluetooth and USB and iPod, MP3 is available to pamper users. These components are describing if the Aygo is not a cheap small car.

In Europe, Toyota Aygo membandrol special edition of 9750 to 11,115 pounds, starting with two models namely the choice of 3 door and 5 door that carries a 1,000 cc engine liter VVT-I with the 5MT transmission or
Multimode.

The little engine can accelerate from the point of 0-100 km / h with a time of 14.2 seconds. While the maximum speed up to 157 km / hour. Toyota Aygo exhaust emissions which produce 109 g of CO2 per kilometer, by 2008 that number dropped to 108 g / km.

And now as claimed Toyota Aygo has narrowed the exhaust gas that is 106 g / km.

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Toyota Etios, City Car in the World standard

Recently Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) has launched Sillouhette Toyota Etios for first level entry in India. Producing Toyota Toyota Etios with 2 versions of the Hatchback and Sedan, with a small engine capacity, but has a global standard.
In the teaser ads, the TMC also includes a tagline of The Global Quality Standard means the quality of this car is the world standard.
Display Toyota Etios Harchback very Sporty and seductive. Viewed from the front view, it seems clear that sporty bumper, fog lamp equipped with a large Airdam. In addition, the unique head design that blends light of his lamp with an impressive sign of luxury.
Turning to the interior, the more tempting Hmmm. Speedo meter and RPM meter are in the middle of his dashboard with fancy designs and futuristic. There are 4 channels of air conditioning with a model that is not less interesting with 2 holes vertical air conditioning.
Coupled with the door handle design with silver color which reinforced the impression of sporty and glance in keselurahan, hanyawanita.com Toyota Etios assess body curves similar to the Toyota Yaris which has been circulating in Indonesia today.
On Site Astra Motor TOYOTA Toyota Etios explained that the possibility will also be present in many countries. Whether Indonesia will feel it too?? We just wait presence.

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